Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Reporting on fraud schemes, cyber attacks targeting financial systems, regulatory responses, and advancements in fraud prevention technologies.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Court Dismisses Remaining Charges Against Huawei CFO

    By Editors | 05/12/2022

    The charges against Meng Wanzhou were dismissed as part of her September 2021 deferred prosecution agreement.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Police Ad Test Highlights Hong Kong Scam Threat – Report

    By Editors | 04/12/2022

    A fake raffle webpage run by the police attracted nearly 300,000 visits in just two weeks, highlighting the surge of scam cases in Hong Kong.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Banks Preparing to Accept More Liability for Zelle Frauds

    By Editors | 04/12/2022

    Under the planned rules, member banks would be responsible for certain fraudulent transactions made on the Zelle network, even if self-initated by the customer.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    IOSCO Offers Guidance to Regulators on Investor Education, Protection

    By Editors | 03/12/2022

    IOSCO report proposes seven sound practices for regulators to consider when designing financial and investor education initiatives, particularly during periods of crisis.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Texas Unseals Charges Against 21 Crypto Money Launderers

    By Editors | 02/12/2022

    The 21 US citizens charged helped to move proceeds from US fraud victims to foreign criminal organisations using crypto.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korean Prosecutors Seek More Terra-related Arrest Warrants

    By Editors | 01/12/2022

    New arrest warrants are sought for co-founder Daniel Shin, as well as Terraform Labs investors and engineers.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    UK Crypto Fraud Increased 32pc Over One Year Period

    By Editors | 30/11/2022

    UK police unit Action Fraud said crypto-related fraud losses from October 2021 to September 2022 amounted to $270mn.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Police Launch Probe into Crypto Lender Hodlnaut

    By Editors | 29/11/2022

    The police said they received multiple reports between August and November 2022 alleging false representations by that Hodlnaut and/or its directors.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Turkish Authorities Seize FTX Assets Amid Criminal Probe

    By Editors | 29/11/2022

    Turkish investigation found that FTX failed to safely store user funds, embezzled customer funds, and manipulated market supply and demand.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    DOJ Charges Two for Fraud Involving Fake Crypto Mining Operation

    By Editors | 28/11/2022

    Two Estonians induced victims to enter into “fraudulent equipment rental contracts” and to invest in a fake digital currency bank.

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